Overview
BUTLER CO SID 1 WWTP is an advanced treatment plant serving 120 people in Butler County, Nebraska. It discharges 56.78 units of treated wastewater daily.
BUTLER CO SID 1 WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Butler County, Nebraska, serving a small population of 120 residents. The plant operates with advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. The plant's designed capacity is 56.78 units, and it currently treats a similar volume, indicating efficient operation. As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy to regulate discharges. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Platte River basin, supporting regional aquatic ecosystems. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this agriculturally intensive region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Platte River, a major tributary of the Missouri River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides irrigation water for Nebraska's agricultural economy. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protects downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located near Clear Lake in Butler County, Nebraska, United States.
The plant serves a small community of approximately 120 residents.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permit requirements enforced by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy.
Small plants in Nebraska often use advanced treatment to meet stringent water quality standards, especially in sensitive watersheds like the Platte River basin.
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